Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Payroll & Benefits Specialist aka Total Rewards Lifeline!

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of employees while rocking payroll, benefits, leave and compliance like a pro? We’re adding to our team and looking for an Payroll & Benefits Specialist who’s as passionate about information and process integrity as they are about employee happiness. This role is a little bit of HR gen, and a whole lot of payroll & benefits aficionado! Our multi-state, multi-location employer is growing in a big way and we need talent like yours as we scale!

What You’ll be doing:

Payroll Rockstar: Own and execute the bi-weekly payroll process and benefits administration. Navigate taxes, deductions, garnishments and compliance like a boss.

Benefits Buff: You will orchestrate the relationship with our benefits broker and carriers and manage the enrollments, keeping the process delivery seamless.

Leave of Absence Guru: You are the first point of contact for employees on leave, helping them navigate the process and keeping the company compliant in the background.

Recordkeeping and HRIS Champion: All employee info goes through you! One ring to rule them all. Attendance tracking, spreadsheets and documentation keep us together! Manage and maintain our HRIS database (Paycom!), making sure it’s accurate, secure, and a well-oiled machine.

Compliance Crusader: Stay on top of federal, state, and local laws so we’re always in the clear.

Employee Advocate: You don’t forget a name or a face! You’ll be a go-to person for all things HR. Support and educate employees while building great relationships. You ensure employees feel valued and supported every step of the way.

Process Improver: Look for opportunities to make our workflows smoother, faster, and more fun for everyone. Flex your creative problem-solving muscles while improving processes and creating impact.

Culture Crew: We are an interconnected unit and rely on coordination for the mundane and creative alike!  Flourish on an accountable team, focused on delivering results.

You know Wantable is a fit if you’re:

Organized and detail-obsessed, but with a fun and approachable vibe.

Skilled at juggling multiple responsibilities without dropping the ball (or your coffee). 

A natural at building trust, answering questions, and explaining HR policies in a way that makes sense to everyone.

Tech-savvy and unafraid to dive into HRIS and payroll systems to find solutions.

Always one step ahead when it comes to compliance and employee needs.

Curious and love to solve problems.

Take Note:

This position is on-site at our headquarters in Walker's Point in Milwaukee, WI.

What You Need In Your Background:

4+ years of experience in administering Payroll.

1+ years of general HR experience.

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Strong knowledge of payroll and benefits administration.

Proficiency with HRIS administration. (Paycom experience is a plus!)

Knowledge of federal, state, and local HR laws.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

A collaborative spirit and willingness to jump in wherever needed.

Solid proficiency with Google Suite and ability to work with Mac product

Why Wantable?

• Be part of a dynamic, fast-growing company that has innovation and creativity embedded in its DNA.
• A chance to shape our customers’ journey and leave a lasting impact on their self-confidence, one order at a time.
• Join a collaborative environment where your ideas matter, your efforts are rewarded and you can see results in real time.

Wantable team members enjoy free food, coffee, and drinks in our HQ's beautiful Wantable Cafe. We have a laid-back, casual environment in a state-of-the-art HQ in Walkers Point.

We offer flexible schedules, paid parental leave (mothers AND fathers), and a private room for nursing mothers.

Even more exciting: paid vacation and seven paid holidays per year, plus a 50% discount on all merchandise. You’ll be eligible for the discount on your first day.

Important, but maybe less thrilling: we have ample parking, we offer medical (traditional and high deductible), dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401K (both pre-tax and Roth options).